Travelling from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is located in Santa Barbara. Following the UTC-5 timezone, Philadelphia is three hours ahead of Santa Barbara.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your SBA to Philadelphia flight.
Flying during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
SBA is about 13 kilometres from central Santa Barbara. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near SBA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Philadelphia or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SBA make it to their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
The address for SBA is 500 Fowler Rd..
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Philadelphia
R 3,175 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Philadelphia flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 6,441. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from SBA to Philadelphia, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Finding cheap tickets from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Philadelphia is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest fares throughout the month and score an awesome deal.
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Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to the centre of Philadelphia takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Philadelphia, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near PHL:
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from SBA to Philadelphia.
The street address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
The centre of Philadelphia is about 48 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). After your flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Philadelphia has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 40 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your SBA to Philadelphia flight, kick back at a hotel close to TTN. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from TTN four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Trenton-Mercer Airport is located at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
July is the busiest month for flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Philadelphia. To avoid the crowds, visit Philadelphia in December.
When booking your Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Philadelphia plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SBA to Philadelphia in January when temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Philadelphia
Start your Philadelphia trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Philadelphia, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are major attractions which should be on every Philadelphia itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres away to the northeast, its top attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in the United States, head for Boston, roughly 434 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are highlights.
